On the nature of hypertrophic scars and keloids: a review.

On the Nature of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids: A Review Frank Niessen;Paul Spauwen;Joost Schalkwijk;Moshe Kon; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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